POLICY
Date Created: March, 2007
Date Edited: February, 2009
8505- SCHOOL NUTRITION (M)
M
The Board of Education recognizes child and adolescent obesity has reached
epidemic levels in the
lack of physical activity negatively impacts on pupils’ health and their
ability and motivation to learn. The Board is committed to: providing
pupils with healthy and nutritious foods; encouraging the consumption of
fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat milk and whole grains; supporting
healthy eating through nutrition education; encouraging pupils to select
and consume all components of the school meal; and providing pupils with
the opportunity to engage in daily physical activity.
All reimbursable meals shall meet Federal nutrient standards as required
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program regulations.
All items served as part of an After School Snack Program shall meet the
standards as outlined within this Policy.
The following items may not be served, sold, or given out as free
promotion anywhere on school property at anytime before the end of the
school day:
1. Foods of minimal nutritional value
(FMNV) as defined by
Department of Agriculture regulations;
2. All food and beverage items listing sugar, in any form, as the
first ingredient; and
3. All forms of candy.
Schools shall reduce the purchase of any products containing trans fats.
Federal labeling of trans fats on all food products is required by January
1, 2006.
All snack and beverage items sold or served anywhere on school property
during the school day, including items sold in a la carte lines, vending
machines, snack bars, school stores, and fundraisers, or served in the
reimbursable After School Snack Program, shall meet the following
standards:
1. Based on manufacturers nutritional data or nutrient facts
labels:
a. No more than eight grams of total fat per serving, with the
exception of nuts and seeds.
b. No more than two grams of saturated fat per serving.
2. All beverages shall not exceed 12 ounces, with the following
exceptions:
a. Water.
b. Milk containing 2% or less fat.
3. Whole milk shall not exceed 8 ounces.
In elementary schools, 100% of all beverages offered shall be milk, water,
or 100% fruit or vegetable juices.
In middle and high schools, at least 60% of all beverages offered, other
than milk and water, shall be 100% fruit or vegetable juices. No more
than 40% of all ice cream/frozen desserts shall be allowed to exceed the
standards in this Policy for sugar, fat, and saturated fat.
Food and beverages served during special school celebrations or during
curriculum related activities shall be exempt from this Policy, with the
exception of foods of minimal nutritional value as defined by USDA
regulations.
This Policy does not apply to: medically authorized special needs diets
pursuant to 7 CFR Part 210; school nurses using FMNVs during the course of
providing health care to individual pupils; or special needs pupils whose
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) indicates their use for behavior
modification.
Adequate time shall be allowed for pupil meal service and consumption.
The school district shall provide a pleasant dining environment for
pupils, and schools shall attempt to schedule physical education or recess
before lunch whenever possible.
The school district’s curriculum shall incorporate nutrition education and
physical activity consistent with the New Jersey Department of Education
Core Curriculum Standards.
The Board of Education is committed to promoting this School Nutrition
Policy with all food service personnel, teachers, nurses, coaches, and
other school administrative staff so they have the skills needed to
implement this Policy and promote healthy eating practices. The Board
will work toward expanding awareness about this Policy among pupils,
parent(s) or legal guardian(s), teachers, and the community at large.
N.J.A.C. 2:36-1.7(a); 2:36-1.7(b)
Adopted: 12 March 2007
Revised: 9 February 2009
REGULATION
Section: Operations
8505. SCHOOL NUTRITION
Date Created: May, 2006
Date Edited: February, 2009
8505. SCHOOL NUTRITION
Amendments to the New Jersey Administrative Code require all public
and non-public schools that participate in any funded Child
Nutrition program to adopt several new policies. By September 2006,
each district must adopt a local school nutrition policy and by
September 2007, each district must adopt a policy consistent with
the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Model School Nutrition
Policy. Policy Guide
8505 is consistent with the
Department of Agriculture Model School Nutrition Policy that was
provided to all school districts. The New Jersey Department of
Education notified districts in September 2005 that by adopting this
Model Policy districts will be in compliance with the requirements
of the New Jersey Administrative Code and the USDA requirements for
schools to adopt a local wellness policy, as required by the 2004
Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act.
Issued: 8 May 2006
Revised: 9 February 2009